The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow for monthly progress reviews.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-601.602: Community Release Programs
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow for monthly progress reviews.
SUMMARY: The proposed amendments to Rule 33-601.602, F.A.C., allow for monthly, rather than biweekly progress reviews, by amending Form DC6-118C, Personalized Program Plan Biweekly Progress Review.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 945.091, 946.002 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 945.091, 946.002 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jamie Jordan-Nunes, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Corrections, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

33-601.602 Community Release Programs.

(1) No change.

(2) Inmate Conduct While on Community Release.

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) The work release center classification officer or contract facility counselor shall complete a Personalized Program Plan for Work Release Centers, Form DC6-118A, on all inmates assigned to the work release center within 14 days of receipt of the inmate at the center. Form DC6-118A is incorporated by reference in subsection (16) of this rule. The completed personalized program plan shall be signed by the inmate, the classification officer and the correctional officer major or the facility counselor and facility director at contract facilities. Once the personalized program plan is signed, it shall be given to the staff member assigned to work with the inmate. Any changes in the personalized program plan shall be discussed with the inmate and shall be documented on Form DC6-118B, Personalized Program Plan – Modification Plan. Form DC6-118B is incorporated by reference in subsection (16) of this rule. The inmate’s progress towards achieving the goals of the personalized program plan shall be reviewed monthly bi-weekly with the inmate. The outcome of each review shall be documented on Form DC6-118C, Personalized Program Plan Biweekly Progress Review or shall be entered into WRIMS at those facilities at which the system is operational. A copy of the Personalized Program Plan shall be printed on form WRIMS and given to the inmate. Form DC6-118C is incorporated by reference in subsection (16) of this rule. Staff are authorized to schedule subsequent progress reviews upon request of the inmate.

(e) No change.

(3) through (15) No change.

(16) Forms. The following forms are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of these forms are available from the Forms Control Administrator, Office of Research, Planning and Support Services, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.

(a) through (f) No change.

(g) DC6-118C, Personalized Program Plan Biweekly Progress Review, effective _______ 2-7-05.

(h) through (j) No change.

Specific Authority 945.091, 946.002 FS. Law Implemented 945.091, 946.002 FS. History–New 12-7-97, Amended 4-13-98, 10-20-98, Formerly 33-9.023, Amended 3-14-01, 9-2-01, 10-27-03, 3-2-04, 10-28-04, 2-7-05, 2-22-07, 7-17-07, 4-10-08,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: John Hancock, Chief, Bureau of Classification and Central Records
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Walter A. McNeil, Secretary
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 18, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 27, 2008